Ready For Love…Is It Ready For Television?

2013_0222_NBCU_ReadyForLove_Hero_970x400_CAThe very first episode of ready for love aired last night after the Voice, which I am a huge fan of.  I was surprised that I liked RFL a lot better than the previous versions of matchmaking shows that have been out.

The show is basically the format of American Idol in that you’ve got multiple people competing for one slot — the slot of course is marrying, in this case a bachelor, who is Tim Lopez; a real life rock star and lead singer of the Palin White T’s.

In the show, they do a lot in threes — there are three matchmakers. Each Matchmaker has a number of people on their team and they eliminate them one-by-one to get it down to three contestants from each matchmaker for a total of nine candidates for Tim.  Tim then meets all the girls — they pack a lot in on this show.

MatchmakerThe three matchmakers are:  Amber Kelleher-Andrews, an internationally renowned relationship expert and matchmaker.  The second matchmaker is Matt Hussey, a motivational speaker who is out of London.  The third matchmaker, Tracy McMillan, is actually a relationship author, which gives things slightly different spin as she serves as a coach.

After the dates, the matchmakers critique all their team members, and select one to go home.

One of  big tips to take away from last night - the first date should be like a playdate, light and fun.

Matt Hussey talked about emotion versus logic on the date which I thought was good advice.  There was also a girl with this very long list that she trotted out and  told Tim he met like 25 things on this list, and of course Matt is left thinking, wow I only meet half her requirements!

I think right now the show is fairly believable because the first guy they have up is already Ready for Love - Season 1a successful entertainer who is probably used to living in front of the camera to some degree.  So it sort of feels normal for them to be in his world and on TV and he is used to living in the fishbowl and just let your whole life hang out there.

But yes, I feel like it’s real enough that this particular guy should be able to find a woman that he could definitely spend the rest of his life with out of these nine womenl.  I thought that the matchmakers did a really good job of finding compatible people, people that could be Tim’s soulmate – people with the right passions for music.  It’s a very diverse lineup and I just I like the way they put the show together.

They also have this thing with this girl Leah, somebody who applied because she knew Tim from before and had a secret crush on him.  Well, she got sent home — he didn’t feel it for her before and last night, nothing changed.

The one major premise I wonder about is this.  I would put Tim with someone who wanted to tour with him.  A couple of them mentioned trying to find independent people who will stay faithful while he’s gone 330 days a year. That is bound to fail in my opinion.  I mean Steven Tyler ended up with his accountant – and she is on the road with him :)

 

 

 

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Face to Face with Charleston’s Dating Scene!

We loved having Face to Face founder, Martine Friedman-O’Keefe, provide her expert consult with regard to Charleston Magazine’s spread on Valentine’s Day and the Charleston dating scene.  In fact, the magazine even used some heart mouse trapgreat facts and figures, mentioning an analysis which Martine had provided them from the 2011 Census.  The findings were to be attributed to her in the “Matchmaker Matchmaker” feature, and did appear in the Editor’s Note – Love By the Numbers.

 “It has long been said that the Holy City heavily favors men with its surplus of women. But that rumor can be officially put to rest. According to a 2011 U.S. Census survey, when it comes to single males and females ages 20-plus here, the ratio is 1.2 to 1—hardly the significant advantage guys have bragged about for years.”

Martine Friedman O’Keefe said –”It’s so gratifying to see Darcy Shankland publish the analysis I did, and jump on board with me to dispel that rumor.  It was important to me do this kind of research when I opened the company so I wasn’t operating on myths and hearsay.”  Having an MBA in Marketing Management, it occurred to me to just pull the data and see !

When it comes to successful matchmaking in Charleston, there’s no denying that Martine knows her stuff - just ask Charleston Magazine!

Thanks to Jennifer Dienst and Darcy Shankland for helping Charlestonians find love again!

 

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker!

They’ve seen it all—the good, the bad, the awkward. Two local pros, including Face to Face Charleston’s Martine Freidman, share their tips for successfully finding and wooing a mate with CharlestonMag.com

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Third Annual Valentine’s Day Party for Single Professionals

Even YOU will love Valentine’s Day this year!

Celebrate with Face to Face Charleston at our Valentine’s Day Party for Single Professionals and meet the best people!  This festive evening will include hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, champagne, and chocolate.  Bring friends and make new ones. Build personal relationships and network with like-minded business professionals. You might even meet a Valentine!

When: Thursday, February 14 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Charleston Marriott

For full details & to Register click here

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New Social Networking Site for Women Who Eat Alone

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Invite for A Bite is a new social networking website where women can find other ladies in their area to go out for lunch, so they don’t have to endure the “embarrassment” of eating alone.

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Single’s and New Dater’s Survival Strategies for Valentine’s Day 2012

Charleston’s Leading Full-Service Matchmaker Martine Friedman and Relationship Expert and Author Blane Bachelor have come together in this podcast to offer insightful thoughts and helpful tips to guide you on how to deal with this Valentine’s Day 2012. You are just one click away from all of your Valentine’s Day survival needs!

 

 

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Surviving Valentine’s Day part 1

Surviving Valentine's Day

 

It’s that time of the year again when many singles feel left out. If you’re like many of us out there who wished they could hibernate until February 15, never fear. We have some ideas for you to have a blast this Valentine’s Day.

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Matching algorithms: Can they really compete with live matchmaking?

Our relationships and emotions are some of the aspects that make us uniquely human (at least for now anyways) Yet more of us are putting the fate of our relationships in the hands of an online dating computer algorithm. With so many users frustrated with online dating, we have to ask: Are matching algorithms really that accurate?

After much research and years of experience as Charleston’s local Matchmaker, Martine Friedman believes when it comes to true compatibility, the human mind is still infinitely more powerful at determining chemistry than any computer.

Author Dan Slater dissects dating algorithms and the business of online dating in his article, Who’s Telling You The Truth About Dating Algorithms?

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Are you an introvert or an extrovert QUIZ

Introvert or Extrovert

We have found that the answer to this one question says a lot about your dating style and finding a perfect match. It’s also interesting to note that many times, a client of ours will think they are introverted but actually lean more towards extroverted. So do you know who you really are? Take this mini quiz and find out!

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Meet Your Local Matchmaker

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